Six Months Captivity: Woro Freed Victims Recount Nightmarish Ordeal

The single sharpest fact is this: 13 children are confirmed to have died in six months of captivity after Woro community victims were abducted by terrorists. The attack occurred on February 3, 2026, in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victims, who were rescued and handed over to the Kwara State Government, recounted their harrowing experiences, including forced marriages and severe hunger.

According to Ameerah Saliu, a survivor of the terror attack and a health worker, she delivered 11 babies while in captivity but only half of them survived due to the harsh conditions in the terrorists' camp. Ameerah said the women were not sexually molested during their captivity but were subjected to severe hunger and deprivation. They were fed 'anything, like kulikuli, and given any water, maybe once in a day, just to keep whoever could stay alive,' Ameerah added.

Another survivor, Hauwa Saliu, one of the wives of the Woro village head, corroborated Ameerah's account, describing the experience as one that is difficult to put into words. 'None of us believed we would ever be freed again, and so we resigned to fate. Interestingly, they pray too, but Almighty Allah is merciful. Those experiences can’t be recounted. But we are happy for freedom today,' Hauwa said.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the security agencies for the successful rescue operation. He described the operation as a demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to protecting lives and restoring peace to communities affected by terrorism and banditry. The governor assured the survivors of the state government's continued support, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

Fourteen of the victims, whose conditions were said to be critical, have been transferred to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital for further medical attention. A total of 46 of the rescued survivors are currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital. Medical examinations conducted on the released victims have revealed that some of them tested positive for acute malaria and malnutrition.

Medical Examinations and Treatment

The medical examinations conducted on the released victims have revealed that some of them tested positive for acute malaria and malnutrition. Fourteen of the victims, whose conditions were said to be critical, have been transferred to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital for further medical attention. A source in the Ministry of Health said: 'We only treated them based on the results we obtained after carrying out the tests. Ours is not to ask them questions about the environment they lived in or how they were treated.'

The Kwara State Government has assured the survivors of continued support, rehabilitation, and reintegration. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the government will provide the necessary assistance to help the victims recover from the trauma and challenges associated with their prolonged captivity.

'It was like living in hell and striving to stay alive. At one point, all hope was lost, but thanks to Almighty Allah, freedom eventually came,' Ameerah Saliu said.

This is not the first time terrorists have attacked communities in Nigeria. In recent years, there have been several attacks in the country's northwestern states, including Kaduna and Zamfara. The attacks have left many dead and others injured.

The Nigerian government has been working to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. The government has established a special task force to deal with the situation. The task force has been working with local authorities to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice.

The rescue of the Woro community victims is a welcome development. It shows that the government is committed to protecting lives and restoring peace to affected communities. The government's efforts will continue to be crucial in this fight.

The attack on the Woro community has highlighted the need for greater security measures in the country. The government must work to prevent such attacks in the future. This can be achieved by providing adequate security personnel and equipment to affected areas.

The rescue of the Woro community victims is a reminder that terrorism can affect anyone, anywhere. It is essential for Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

The Kwara State Government has vowed to continue supporting the victims. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said the government will provide the necessary assistance to help the victims recover from the trauma and challenges associated with their prolonged captivity.

The rescue of the Woro community victims is a welcome development. It shows that the government is committed to protecting lives and restoring peace to affected communities. The government's efforts will continue to be crucial in this fight.

The government must work to prevent such attacks in the future. This can be achieved by providing adequate security personnel and equipment to affected areas. The attack on the Woro community has highlighted the need for greater security measures in the country.

The Nigerian government has been working to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. The government has established a special task force to deal with the situation. The task force has been working with local authorities to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice.

This is not the first time terrorists have attacked communities in Nigeria. In recent years, there have been several attacks in the country's northwestern states, including Kaduna and Zamfara. The attacks have left many dead and others injured.

The attack on the Woro community has highlighted the need for greater security measures in the country. The government must work to prevent such attacks in the future. This can be achieved by providing adequate security personnel and equipment to affected areas.

The rescue of the Woro community victims is a reminder that terrorism can affect anyone, anywhere. It is essential for Nigerians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

The Nigerian government has been working to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. The government has established a special task force to deal with the situation. The task force has been working with local authorities to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice.